Summer gear

[Lancstree]

I know its a bit early to be talking about this but by midday today I was down to T-shirt. Its like a mini summer we're having here. Wearing chainsaw trousers in the summer is mostly unavoidable for me but I alternate between vests and issued polo shirts. Even when its a scorcher I like to wear something wicking beneath my works polo. Its good eye protection I struggle to find - the visor is good but when the sun hits it vision is reduced. Glasses don't fit under the earmuffs well but I reckon there should be something suitable and it would reduce the weight of the hard - hat a bit too. What do other folks prefer?

[Steve Bullman]

glasses and ear plugs...ditch the muffs mate, plugs have a higher snr rating anyway!

i wear stretch air t-shirts or other tops of a similar material, would never go back to cotton t's again. the sports tops do cost more, but they dont rip and hole easy either.

[Lancstree]

I didn't know the plugs had a higher rating. I used them when I was working in the states but I found them a bit annoying to take out when someone says something and when they fell out of the tree. Then I think of the old saying you shouldn't put anything bigger than your elbow into your ear! Can they cause damage putting them in a little too far?

[Steve Bullman]

if you get decent ones they wont fall out mate!

[Paul Smith]

Moulded ear plugs with safety glasses.

[Steve Bullman]

you got those custom ones that you twist a half turn if you want to talk to someone?

[Sevsafe]

I didn't know the plugs had a higher rating. I used them when I was working in the states but I found them a bit annoying to take out when someone says something and when they fell out of the tree. Then I think of the old saying you shouldn't put anything bigger than your elbow into your ear! Can they cause damage putting them in a little too far?

You could try the corded or banded ear plugs

http://www.sevsafe.co.uk/acatalog/Bilsom_Ear_Plugs.html

also safety sunglasses http://www.sevsafe.co.uk/acatalog/Bolle_Safety_Spectacles.html

[vduben]

safety sunglases are the way forward, most of the day in a tree seems to be looking right where the sun is...

[Lancstree]

bought some UV protective goggles from a motorcycle shop today. They are really light and having a wraparound elastic strap rather than arms they should be snug under the earmuffs. They are also vented so they won't steam up hopefully. Will try them out on monday and let you know how they are

[Jamie]

not classed as safety glasses but they look a damn site better. Such a pity they cost so much

 

oh they are prescription polarised oakley juliets for anyone who cares.

 

Jamie